The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 20 years of devastating violence. Rape has been used as a weapon of war to destroy community and access precious minerals. Congo is often referred to as “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” "City of Joy" tells a different story of the region. The film focuses on Jane, a student at a center where women who have suffered unimaginable abuse join together to become leaders. We also meet the founders of the center: a devout Congolese Doctor, a Congolese activist, and a radical N.Y. playwright. The film weaves between joy and pain as these individuals band together to demand hope in a place so often deemed hopeless.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Christine Schuler-Deschryver, Denis Mukwege Mukengere, Eve Ensler, Jane Mukunilwa
Crew: Taylor Krauss (Director of Photography), Lisa Rinzler (Director of Photography), Madeleine Gavin (Writer), Madeleine Gavin (Additional Camera), Amy Rao (Executive Producer), Lokua Kanza (Music)
Country: Congo, United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Kiswahili
Studio: Essence Road, Impact Partners
Runtime: 74 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 11, 2016
IMDb: 3.5
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